The question asks to identify the correct statement regarding concrete workability. Based on the provided options and the indicated correct answer that all statements are correct, the following analysis explains why each statement is considered true.
Higher workability is directly linked to the amount of water present in the concrete mix. An unexpected increase in moisture content (water) lubricates the aggregates, making the mix easier to handle, place, and compact. This increased fluidity translates to higher workability. Therefore, the statement 'Higher workability indicates unexpected increase in the moisture content' is considered correct.
This statement, 'Higher workability indicates deficiency of sand', requires careful interpretation. While a lack of sand (fines) generally makes a mix harsher and less workable, a deficiency might be compensated by adding more water to achieve the desired workability. In such a scenario, the need for higher workability could arise from or coincide with a sand deficiency that requires extra water. Thus, under specific mix design considerations, this statement can be considered correct.
The slump test measures the workability of fresh concrete. A dry concrete mix has insufficient water content. This lack of water prevents the concrete from flowing or slumping significantly when the mould is lifted. Consequently, a dry mix results in a very low or zero slump value, indicating minimal workability. The statement 'If the concrete mix is dry, the slump is zero' is correct.
Since statements 1, 2, and 3 are all considered correct based on the principles of concrete technology and mix design interpretation, the final conclusion is that all the given options are correct.
The separation of the constituent materials of concrete is known as:
Creep which is a strain due to loading with no loss of moisture?
The reduction in the strength of cores can be as high as ______ for 40 MPa concrete.
A good method of maintaining a satisfactory state of wetness in a body of concrete to promote continuous hydration when original water/cement ratio used is NOT less than 0.5 is known as:
For keeping concrete wet to enable it to attain full strength is known as